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“If you're having trouble deciding on which state you want to visit on the Fourth of July to celebrate the birth of our great nation, make it easy on yourself and go with the one that came first.” – Linda Parkowski, Director of Tourism for the State of Delaware.

Celebrations will be blasting off throughout the state during the Fourth of July holiday! Take your pick of scenery and enjoy watching the colorful sparks of red, white and blue along the iconic Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, at the historic Legislative Hall and Green or on the Wilmington Riverfront!

The perfect addition to your patriotic trip to the First State for the Fourth of July is to travel the Delaware History Trail – a new and exciting way to visit Delaware’s historic sites!

Here are listings of fireworks displays in Delaware for the Fourth of July. We hope you have a great holiday!

Wilmington Blue Rocks Stadium
June 29, 2012
As the Blue Rocks take on the Lynchburg Hillcats, game-goers will enjoy post-game fireworks show! For more information, go to http://ow.ly/bSXqQ.

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Special Fireworks Cruise
July 3, 2012
Spectacular fireworks will illuminate the skies above the Delaware Bay. This special cruise will leave Lewes at 7:15pm. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/bSXUQ.

Bethany Beach Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4, 2012
A parade launches the annual festivities at noon, and the event also features a Blueberry pie Eating Contest at the Christian Church Building at 2 p.m., a concert by the Milford Community Band at 7:30 at the Band Stand, and a fireworks display at dusk. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/bSY8E.

Dover 4th of July – A celebration of Independence in the Capital of the First State
July 4, 2012
Tours, events, food, music and more take place all over history Dover on July 4, but things really ramp up starting at 6 p.m., when the American Legion Independence Day Parade rolls down State Street, beginning at Hazel Road and ending at The Green. At 7:45 Dover Air Force Base flies some of its finest overhead, and then at 8 the Delaware National Guard's 287th Army Band delivers an outdoor concert packed with patriotic tunes on Legislative Mall. Fireworks blast off above Legislative Hall at about 9:20 p.m. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/bSYsv.

Newark – Fourth of July Fireworks and Liberty Day
July 4, 2012
Food, music and fireworks are part of the annual Liberty Day celebration that will once again take over the southern part of Newark and the University of Delaware campus from 6-9 p.m. July 4. The fireworks blast off at the University of Delaware's David M. Nelson Athletic Complex on South College Avenue at Del. 896 (near Delaware Stadium), but they can be viewed from various points throughout the area. Call 366-7147 for weather updates, or visit http://ow.ly/bT28j.

Rehoboth Beach July 4th Fireworks
July 4, 2012
Enjoy a breathtaking Fireworks display along the beach and boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. The U.S. Navy Country Current Band opens the festivities with music at the bandstand at 8. If weather is threatening, fireworks could begin as early as 8 p.m. Rain date is July 5. Call (302) 227-2772 for updates. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/bT2DU.

The Red, White and Blue July 4th Celebration in Wilmington
July 4, 2012
"The Red, White, and Blue July 4th Celebration" takes place July 4 in Tubman-Garrett Park along the Riverwalk. After a day's worth of events, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra will perform a 75-minute finale concert boasting patriotic music that will lead up to fireworks at about 9:45 p.m. In the case of rain, the concert and fireworks will take place on July 5. Call (302) 547-9526 for updates or visit http://ow.ly/bT4bX.

Lewes’ Old Fashioned 4th of July – Special event but, no fireworks.
July 4, 2012
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., enjoy Old-fashioned children's games and activities on Second Street, a decorated boat parade on the canal at 2:00 p.m. and the Annual Doo-Dah Parade. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/bT5QZ.